Let's face it: the Bears are perfect. It took a while to get there, but now that they've hired Ben Johnson and drafted Colston Loveland, I think it's safe to say that they are, in actuality, one of the three best teams in the history of the sport. If they end up losing between 6-12 games this season, it's only because that's all part of the plan – how do you think the NFL Competition Committee would react if they knew one of their teams had finally Figured It Out?
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So with that in mind, we should thank ESPN for their latest efforts to throw people off the Bears' scent. The worldwide leader went and whipped up a big list of HUGE FLAWS in every NFL team's roster, because that is the sort of thing you talk about in mid-May. They did the Bears a solid, though, and included them just out of professional courtesy. Not only that, but they picked the most amusing position possible to single out. And people say they lack a sense of humor.
ESPN is concerned about the Bears' linebacker situation for some weird reason
Position of need: Linebacker depth
"The Bears don't have a clear No. 3 linebacker. Their No. 3 'backer from last season (Jack Sanborn) is now in Dallas. That leaves very little behind veterans T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds. Fourth-round rookie Ruben Hyppolite II might be counted on right away, a tough ask for a player drafted far ahead of where he was projected to go. Other options include Amen Ogbongbemiga, who played only 15 defensive snaps last season, and Noah Sewell, who played just five."
First of all: who even needs linebacker depth? Two is fine I think? And look at all those other names behind Edwards and Edmunds that ESPN lists – seems like a lot of depth to me, but what do I know. Also, as everyone knows, there are linebackers and then [puts on hammiest midwest accent] there are Chicago Bears linebackers. It doesn't matter who it is once they're in the thick of Bear Weather. But thank you, ESPN. It's nice to know the Bears' secret is safe with you.